Avoca
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Avoca is Ireland’s oldest working woollen mill, founded in 1723 in Avoca Village, County Wicklow. Established as a co-operative by local farmers, the mill originally provided spinning, dyeing, and weaving services for the community, producing blankets and clothing for local miners. The company’s history is marked by innovation, such as the adoption of the flying shuttle loom in the 18th century, and by the creative influence of the Wynne sisters in the early 20th century, who revitalized the mil...
l with vibrant colors and new weaving patterns inspired by the Irish landscape.
Throughout the 20th century, Avoca expanded its reach internationally, supplying couture houses and royalty, but also faced periods of decline. The business was revived in the 1970s by Donald and Hilary Pratt, who resto
Throughout the 20th century, Avoca expanded its reach internationally, supplying couture houses and royalty, but also faced periods of decline. The business was revived in the 1970s by Donald and Hilary Pratt, who resto
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